Defassa waterbuck
Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa
African Wild Dog
Lycaon pictus
The group of African Wild Dogs bred at Sigean since the opening of the park in 1974 has been under constant observation allowing us to better understand the relationships between individuals. For example, the friendly exchanges that they maintain are easily spotted on a day to day basis through their exchanging of food and their daily greet.
Habitat
Savannah and desert steppe in Africa
Feed
Zebra, antelope of all sizes
Classification
Class
Mammals
Family
Canidés
Scientific Name
Lycaon pictus
Legal Status
UICN : EN - endangered (2012)
EAZA : EEP (1990) Kerkrade
Some Figures
Weight
30 kg
Life Expectancy
12 years
Gestation
75 days
8 to 12 babies
Withers Height
75 cm
Speed
45 a 50 kph
Discover Also
White rhinoceros
Ceratotherium simum
Impala
Aepyceros melampus
Common warthog
Phacochoerus africanus
Sable antelope
Hippotragus niger
Mountains zebra
Equus zebra hartmannae